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NFL·May 28, 2026 01:52 PM ET

Giants leaders Burns, Thibodeaux, Winston move to put offseason matter behind them

Veterans take charge to clear the air.

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What happened: Per NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, New York Giants leaders including Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Jameis Winston spoke up and worked to move past a recent team matter. The veterans took the lead in addressing the situation internally as the club continues its 2026 offseason program.

Why it matters: Leadership stepping forward matters for a Giants locker room building cohesion ahead of the 2026 season. How a team handles internal friction in the offseason often sets the tone for training camp, and seeing established voices like Kayvon Thibodeaux take ownership is a sign the room is policing itself.

What to watch: Watch for further details on what the group addressed and whether the message holds as the Giants progress through OTAs and into mandatory minicamp.

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